Computer bag

ABSTRACT

A bag apparatus for carrying a portable computer where the computer is mounted to an outside surface of the bag for quick and convenient access where a user can perform computing tasks ergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal positions. The bag includes a means for providing electrical connections to access the interior surface of the bag. The bag further provides extra storage for carrying additional computer components, accessories or peripherals.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a divisional application from U.S. application Ser.No. 11/001,428, filed Nov. 30, 2004.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a carrying case for a computer andperipherals.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Most computer bags are made for a lap top with the primary purpose ofcarrying them from desk to desk in safety. Further, most carrying casesfor portable computers enclose the computer within the case. Somecarrying cases are adapted for use as both a carrying case for acomputer and as a work platform for the computer. One apparatus has beendescribed as an article of luggage or a carrying case which protects thelaptop computing device during periods of non-use, including transportand further provides a means for stabilizing the computing device onone's lap during use. The carrying case remains in contact with thecomputing device during use of the computer when positioned on a user'slap. However, the problem is that the carrying case is designed so thatthe user can only use the computer on a user's lap while the computer isin contact with the carrying case. A user cannot perform computingfunctions while standing and when mobile.

Others describe a carrying case for small electronic devices that servesas both a carrying case and work platform for use while the wearer issitting or standing and particularly when the wearer is also mobile. Thecarrying case comprises a case structure, and a strap arrangement whichsupports the case over a wearer's shoulder for transporting a computercontained within the case structure. The strap arrangement is attachedto the case structure in a manner which enables the wearer to positionthe case structure in a generally horizontal position in front of thewearer when the wearer is standing. The problem here is that thestructure of the carrying case is strictly designed to carry only theportable computer. The case does not provide any storage means shouldthe user desire to carry additional peripherals.

Still others describe a laptop computer support which provides aportable computer support that a user may wear over the shoulders andacross the back so that a user may stand erect and be mobile while usinga portable computer. The support base is attached with quickconnect/disconnect buckles to shoulder straps near the support base'sleading edge, and back straps attached near the support base's trailingedge. When the laptop computer is not use, utility flaps are folded overthe computer and joined to each other, providing a protective pocket inwhich the computer may be kept. However, the disadvantage is that thecomputer unit is stored within the carrying case and must first beunpacked before it is used. Further, besides the utility flaps andpockets, the carrying case does not provide general storage for othercomputer peripherals.

Still others describe a protective carrying bag which allows a user tocarry as well as operate a general purpose portable computer withoutremoving the computer from the bag. This carrying bag provides afoldable protective jacket for the portable computer. The problem hereis similar to other apparatuses such that the protective carrying bag isstrictly designed to carry only the portable computer. The case does notprovide any additional storage room for the user to carry additionalperipherals.

Other apparatus for providing an improved protective case for carryingportable electronic devices are available. One such apparatus describesa flexible, protective case for a disc or tape drive unit havingadjustable windows in the case. Wiring connections pass through thewindows and to the ports to establish wiring connections to the powersource and to the computer. While the carrying case provides a means topass wiring connections to a computer through adjustable windows in thecase, the computer drive case does not provide housing for a computerunit. A separate carrying case is required for carrying the computer.

While these prior computer bags are mainly for use with a laptopcomputing device which protects the device during transport as well asprovides a work platform for a portable computer, these bags do notprovide additional storage compartments for computer peripherals.Additionally, many prior carrying cases have the portable computersenclosed within the carrying case and require unpacking and set-up ofthe computer before use.

Therefore, there is a need in the art for a carrying case for a computerunit that allows a user to have the computer ready to use with nounpacking and limited set up because the computer is mounted on theoutside of the bag. The prior approaches are primarily focused onenclosing the computer within the case for protection during transport.Other prior art disclose a computer carrying case that allows a user tocarry as well as operate a general purpose portable computer withoutremoving the computer from the bag while the wearer is sitting orstanding and particularly when the user is also mobile. However, thesecarrying cases do not provide extra storage for carrying additionalcomputer components, accessories or peripherals.

Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present invention toprovide a carrying apparatus for a portable computer and desiredperipherals which enables a user to use and carry a computerergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal resting positions.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a carryingapparatus which allows quick and ready access to the computer with minorset up because the computer is mounted on the outside of the bag.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a carryingapparatus that appears as a normal accessory item and does not interferewith the user's everyday clothing.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide acarrying case that can be used as both a computer bag and a generalpurpose bag such that extra baggage is not needed.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide acarrying case that can be used with various computer makes and models.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide acarrying case that allows the user to move the computer with all filesand programming to a new bag for purpose of style, replacement orupgrading.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide acarrying case that is easy to manufacture.

Further objects of the invention will become apparent from the followingdescription.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The embodiments of the present invention solve the problems and addressthe drawbacks of the approaches in the above description. An embodimentof the present invention includes a bag apparatus that mounts a computerto the outside surface of the bag where a user can perform computingtasks ergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal, restingpositions.

An embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus for carrying aportable computer having a rigid panel and a docking port. The rigidpanel is fixed to the inside surface of the bag. The docking port isfixed to the outside surface of the bag. Various attachment means suchas snap pins, stamped plate, and stamped plate with receptacle mounts,clips or other fasteners are used to attach the docking port located onthe outside surface of the bag to the rigid panel located on the insidesurface of the bag. A computer is attached to the docking port on theoutside surface of the bag.

An additional alternative embodiment of the present invention is a bagapparatus for carrying a portable computer having a rigid rim. The rigidrim is sewn or similarly attached onto the exterior surface of the bagand uses a rigid wire or elastic band along the edge to secure thecomputer. A computer slides in place from the top or sides behind therigid rim. Alternatively, the rigid rim may be used with a hookattachment for securing the computer from the front instead of slidingin from the top or sides.

A further embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus forcarrying a portable computer having a holster. The holster is sewn orsimilarly attached onto the outside surface of the bag. The computerunit slides into the holster and is secured to the outside surface ofthe bag through a retaining flap attachment. The retaining flap may havesnaps, toggles, velcro or buttons which match complementary fixtures onthe computer module for securing the computer to the outside surface ofthe bag.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus forcarrying a portable computer, having a molded front part. The moldedfront part may be attached to the outside surface of the bag and maycomprise the entire bag front. The molded front part contains an openingfor an electrical plug to pass electrical connections between the insideand outside surfaces of the bag. The molded front part may embed in orprotrude out from the front surface of the bag. Various attachment meansare used in conjunction with the molded front to secure the computer tothe outside surface of the bag.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus forcarrying a portable computer having an exterior panel. The exteriorpanel is attached to the outside surface of the bag by sewing, riveting,gluing, or thermal bonding. The exterior panel may receive attachmentssuch as a hanger for securing the computer to the outside surface of thebag. The exterior panel may be a pocket A hanger attached to thecomputer fits snuggly into the pocket. The hanger attached to thecomputer has teeth, pins, or snaps. Small openings in the pocket areused to accept teeth, pins, or snaps that are fixed on the hanger tofurther secure the computer. An electrical docking port attached to theoutside surface of the bag may be used with the pocket to provideelectrical connections to pass between the inside and outside surfacesof the bag.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus forcarrying a portable computer where the computer removably attaches tothe outside surface of the bag by attachment parts. Attachment parts arefixed to the outside of the bag by such attaching means as sewing,riveting, gluing, or thermal bonding.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus forcarrying a portable computer having a flap panel mounting. The computeris secured to the inside surface of the flap mounting through attachmentto a rigid panel, rim, holster, exterior panel, or attachment partsrigidly fixed to the inside surface of a flap panel.

These and other embodiments of the present invention are further madeapparent, in the remainder of the present document, to those of ordinaryskill in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more fully describe embodiments of the present invention,reference is made to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are notto be considered limitations in the scope of the invention, but aremerely illustrative.

FIG. 1 refers to a basic structure of a computer bag apparatus having arigid panel for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 refers to a computer bag apparatus having a rigid rim formounting a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A refers to a computer bag apparatus having a holster for mountinga computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B refers to a computer bag apparatus having a two corner pieceholster attachment for mounting a computer according to an embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 4A refers to a computer bag apparatus having a molded front partcomprising the entire front of the bag for mounting a computer accordingto an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4B refers to a computer bag apparatus having a molded front partthat attaches to the front wall of the bag by hinging, snapping, ortoggling, for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 5 refers to a computer bag apparatus having an exterior panel formounting a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 refers to a computer bag apparatus where the computer is mounteddirectly onto the outside of the bag according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 7 refers to a computer bag apparatus having a flap panel formounting a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The description above and below and the drawings of the present documentfocus on one or more preferred embodiments of the present invention andalso describe some exemplary optional features and/or alternativeembodiments. The description and drawings are for the purpose ofillustration and not limitation. Those of ordinary skill in the art willrecognize variations, modifications, and alternatives. Such variations,modifications, and alternatives are also within the scope of the presentinvention. Section titles are terse and are for convenience only.

An embodiment of the present invention includes a computer bag apparatusas shown in FIG. 1. Bag 1 has a front wall 2, an opposing back wall 3, abottom wall 10, and side walls 4 connecting the front wall to the backwall. Bag 1 has a front wall 2, an opposing back wall 3, a bottom wall10, and a plurality of side walls 4, bottom wall 10 and side walls 4connect the front wall 2 to the back wall 3. Each wall has an insidesurface and an outside surface. A front side edge of the side walls 4attaches to a side edge of the front wall 2 and a back side edge of theside walls 4 attaches to a side edge of the opposing back wall 3. Afront side edge of the bottom wall 10 attaches to a bottom edge of thefront wall 2 and a back side edge of the bottom wall 10 attaches to abottom edge of the opposing back wall 3. The preferred material for thebag walls is a waterproof synthetic fabric, although not limited to thismaterial. Front wall 2 has an opening 8 for providing electricalconnections to pass between the inside and outside surface of the bag 1.Attached to the inside surface of front wall 2 is a support panel whichmay be a rigid support panel 5. Rigid panel 5 has a backing plate 6,facing back wall 3, and attachment parts 7. Attachment parts 7 projectthrough openings 2 b in front wall 2 and attach to complementary fixtureparts, not shown, on computer 13. Attachment parts 7 can be snap pins,stamped plate, stamped plate with receptacle mounts, clips, bent ormolded edge, screw, or hook and pin attachments. There may be asemi-rigid panel, not shown, between rigid panel 5 and front wall 2,designed to add fullness to the material. The semi-rigid panel may beplaced on either or both sides of rigid panel 5 and may be made of athin sheet of closed cell flexible foam. The semi-rigid panel(s) mayextend beyond rigid panel 5 edges for the purpose of creating a softerbump absorbing edge. The semi-rigid panel(s) have openings forattachment parts 7 to pass through and secure to computer 13. Thesemi-rigid panel(s) may also have an opening for allowing electricalconnections to pass between the inside and outside surfaces of bag 1.

A further embodiment of the present invention may include a docking port9 that is attached to the outside surface of front wall 2. Docking port9 has a back side and a front side. The back side has receiving parts,not shown, for attaching to attachment parts 7 of rigid panel 5. Thefront side of docking port 9 has matching parts 12 for attaching tocomplementary fixture parts, not shown, on computer 13. Docking port 9acts to seal the connection to the interior of bag 1 and to seal theconnection with computer 13. Further, docking port 9 mounted on theoutside of bag 1 allows computer 13 to be easily shifted to another bag.

Bag apparatus 1 may further include an electrical docking port such as aplug, mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connectingelectrical connections between the inside surface and the outsidesurface of bag 1. An opening 8 in front wall 2 provides electricalaccess to the inside of bag 1. An opening 8 in docking port 9 and rigidpanel 5 allow electrical wires to pass between computer 13 mounted onthe outside of bag 1 to the inside of bag 1. Wires leading to the insideof bag 1 could include those for computer components, such as but notlimited to telecommunications, computer link, power, sound, microphone,antenna, and cell phone SIM card mounts. The wires may also lead toplugs or to a common receptacle that is mounted to the interior of bag1.

Bag apparatus 1 may also include a lining, not shown, attached to theinside surface of bag 1 to support and carry other computer peripheralattachments, such as but not limited to a head mounted display, batterycase, external disks, scanner, portable printer, joystick, antenna, andcamera. The lining may also cover wiring or provide a mount for anelectrical connection receptacle.

Bag apparatus 1 may further include a flap 15 attached to the outsidesurface of bag 1 to cover mounted computer 13. Flap 15 may be a foldback flap 15 and may cover computer 13 by elastic, spring mounting,roll-up, slide-down, zipper, or Velcro means.

Bag apparatus 1 may further include one or more side pockets 45 forstoring accessories or other computer peripherals. Side pockets 45 maycontain wire leads for connecting to one or more computer peripheralaccessories, such as but not limited to a head mounted display.

Referring now to FIG. 2, is a computer bag apparatus 20 where thesupport panel is a rigid rim 21 attached to the outside surface of frontwall 2 for mounting computer 13. Rigid rim 21 may be comprised of arigid wire, an elastic band along the edge of rim, redoubled material,distortion resistant material, or extra heavy material, for securingcomputer 13 to the outside surface. Computer 13 may slide in behindrigid rim 21 from the top or the sides of rigid rim 21. Alternatively,rigid rim 21 may also be used with a hook attachment, not shown, forsecuring computer 13 from the front instead of sliding in computer fromthe top or sides.

Bag apparatus 20 may further include an electrical docking port mountedto the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting electricalconnections between the inside and outside surface of bag 20, an opening8 in front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between the inside andoutside of bag 20, a lining attached to the inside surface of bag 20 tocover wiring and to carry other computer peripheral attachments, a flap15 for covering mounted computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45attached to the outside of bag 20 for storing accessories or othercomputer peripherals.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes a computer bagapparatus 30 where the support panel is a holster 31 for mounting aportable computer 13, as shown in FIG. 3A. Holster 31 is attached tooutside surface of front wall 2. Holster 31 may be a panel attached tothe outside surface of front wall 2. Computer 13 fits snuggly intoholster 31. A retaining band 32 may be attached to the outside surfaceof front wall 2 at an opposite end than holster 31. Retaining band 32may have a flap attachment 33. Flap attachment 33 may have a snap,toggle, Velcro strip, or button which attaches to a matching fixture onretaining band 32 for securing computer 13 to holster. An electricaldocking port may be mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2. Anopening in front wall 2 may allow wire connections to pass from theoutside to the inside surface of bag 30. Wires to the interior mayinclude, but are not limited to, wiring for other computer components,telecommunications, computer links, power sources, sound, microphone,and cell phone SIM card mounts.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes a computer bagapparatus 34 where the holster 31 of FIG. 3A may alternatively be atwo-corner piece attachment 35, as shown in FIG. 3B. Front wall 2 shouldbe sufficiently rigid to keep two-corner piece attachment 35 evenlyspaced to prevent computer 13 from disengaging if bag 34 is full. A flapattachment 33 a may be attached to front wall 2 for securing directly tocomputer 13 to two-corner piece attachment 35. Flap attachment 33 asecures computer 13 to holster 35. Flap attachment 33 a may have one ormore snaps, toggles, Velcro strips, or buttons which secure directly tocomplementary fixtures on computer 13.

Bag apparatus 34 may further include an electrical docking port mountedto the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting electricalconnections between the inside and outside surface of bag 34, an openingin front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between the inside and outsideof bag 34, a lining attached to the inside surface of bag 34 to coverwiring and to carry other computer peripheral attachments, a fall downflap 15 a for covering mounted computer 13, and one or more side pockets45 attached to the outside of bag 34 for storing accessories or othercomputer peripherals.

Referring now to FIG. 4A, a further embodiment of the present inventionmay include a computer bag apparatus 40 where support panel is a moldedfront part 41 for mounting portable computer 13 to the outside of bag40. Molded front 41 may comprise entire front wall 2. Molded front 41may be conditioned with a stiffener making it rigid. Alternatively,molded front 41 may be made of regular plastic. Molded front 41 mayattach to side walls 4 by sewing, crimping or thermal bonding. Moldedfront 41 may be a depression or an outward projection, not shown. Apreferred embodiment includes matching parts 41 a rigidly fixed tomolded front 41 that directly attach to complementary fixture parts, notshown, on computer 13. Alternatively, a sewn-in elastic band or a flap,not shown, may be used with molded front 41 to mount computer 13 to theoutside of bag 40. A docking port 46 may attach to molded front 41 byriveting, screwing or thermal bonding means and is used for sealing theconnection between computer 13 and molded front 41. Docking port 46 hasan opening 46 a for allowing electrical connections to pass between theinside and outside surfaces of bag 40. Docking port 46 may also haveopenings 46 b for allowing matching parts 41 a to connect to computer13. Further, docking port 46 allows computer 13 to be easily shifted toanother bag with similarly configured matching parts 41 a, if desired.

Bag apparatus 40 may further include an electrical docking port 43mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting electricalconnections between the inside and outside surface of bag 40, an openingin front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between the inside and outsideof bag 40, a lining 44 attached to the inside surface of bag 40 to coverwiring and to carry other computer peripheral attachments, a flap 15 forcovering mounted computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attachedto the outside of bag 40 for storing accessories or other computerperipherals.

FIG. 4B shows another embodiment of the present invention having amolded front 48 which may be attached to front wall 2 of bag 47 bysewing, hinging, snapping, toggling, gluing, or other fastener means.Molded part 48 may include a plurality of matching parts 49. Matchingparts 49 attach to complementary fixture parts, not shown, on computer13 for securing computer 13 to molded front 48. Bag apparatus 47 mayfurther include an electrical docking port mounted to the outsidesurface of front wall 2, for connecting electrical connections betweenthe inside and outside surface of bag 47, an opening in front wall 2 forpassing wiring leads between the inside and outside of bag 47, a liningattached to the inside surface of bag 47 to cover wiring and to carryother computer peripheral attachments, and one or more side pockets 45attached to the outside of bag 47 for storing accessories or othercomputer peripherals.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes a computer bagapparatus 50 where the support panel may be an exterior panel 51 formounting a portable computer 13 to the outside surface of bag 50, asshown in FIG. 5. Exterior panel 51 may be made out of metal, plastic orcloth material, and exterior panel 51 may further be sewn, riveted,glued, or thermally bonded to the outside surface of front wall 2.Exterior panel 51 may be a pocket for receiving a hanger 52. Hanger 52is fixed to computer 13 and fits snuggly into exterior panel 51. Hanger52 may have teeth, pins, or snaps, not shown, that fit intocomplementary holes 53 in exterior panel 51 for further securingcomputer 13 to exterior panel 51. A retaining flap 15 b attached tofront wall 2 covers computer 13 when retaining flap 15 b is down and inthe closed position. Retaining flap 15 b may be lifted up in an openposition to allow access to computer 13.

Bag apparatus 50 may further include an electrical docking port 43mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting electricalconnections between the inside and outside surface of bag 50, an openingin front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between the inside and outsideof bag 50, a lining attached to the inside surface of bag 50 to coverwiring and to carry other computer peripheral attachments, and one ormore side pockets 45 attached to the outside of bag 50 for storingaccessories or other computer peripherals.

Still another embodiment of the present invention is a computer bagapparatus 60 where a computer 13 may directly attach to the outsidesurface, as shown in FIG. 6. Attachment parts 61 such as but not limitedto tabs, flaps or snaps are fixed to the outside surface of bag 60 bysewing, riveting, gluing, or thermal bonding. Attachment parts 61removably secure to complementary fixture parts, not shown, on computer13 to mount computer 13 to the outside of bag 60.

Bag apparatus 60 may further include an electrical docking port 43mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting electricalconnections between the inside and outside surface of bag 60, an openingin front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between the inside and outsideof bag 60, a lining attached to the inside surface of bag 60 to coverwiring and to carry other computer peripheral attachments, a flap 15 forcovering mounted computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attachedto the outside of bag 60 for storing accessories or other computerperipherals.

Still another embodiment of the present invention is a computer bagapparatus 70 where a computer 13 may be mounted to a flap panel 71, asshown in FIG. 7. Flap panel 71 may be attached to the outside surface ofthe front wall 2 by sewing, hinging, snapping, toggling, gluing, orother fastener means. Flap panel 71 has an inside surface and an outsidesurface. A flap seal 72 is attached to the outside surface of front wall2 for keeping flap panel 71 folded up and in a closed position. Flapseal 72 has one or more attachment parts 72 a for securing flap panel 71in the closed position. When flap panel 71 is in the closed position,the inside surface of flap panel 71 faces toward bag 70. When flap panel71 is unfolded and in an open position, the inside surface of flap panel71 faces away from bag 70. Computer 13 may be mounted to the insidesurface of flap panel 71 through attachment to a rigid panel, rim,holster, exterior panel, or attachment parts 71 a rigidly fixed to theinside surface of flap panel 71, as previously described in detailabove. Computer 13 mounted to flap panel 71 faces away from bag 70 whenflap panel 71 is in the open position, thus allowing a user access tocomputer 13.

Flap panel 71 may have wire leads embedded within flap panel, thatconnect to an electrical docking port 43. Electrical docking port 43 maybe mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connectingelectrical connections between the outside and inside surfaces of bag70.

Bag apparatus 70 may further include a lining attached to the insidesurface of bag 70 to cover wiring and to carry other computer peripheralattachments and one or more side pockets 45 attached to the outside ofbag 70 for storing accessories or other computer peripherals.

Throughout the description and drawings, example embodiments are givenwith reference to specific configurations. It will be appreciated bythose of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can beembodied in other specific forms. Those of ordinary skill in the artwould be able to practice such other embodiments without undueexperimentation. The scope of the present invention, for the purpose ofthe present patent document, is not limited merely to the specificexample embodiments of the foregoing description, but rather isindicated by the appended claims. All changes that come within themeaning and range of equivalents within the claims are intended to beconsidered as being embraced within the spirit and scope of the claims.

1. An apparatus for carrying a computer unit comprising: a. a bag havinga front wall, an opposing back wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality ofside walls connecting the front wall to the back wall, each wall havingan inside surface and an outside surface, wherein a front side edge ofthe side walls attaches to a side edge of the front wall and a back sideedge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the opposing back walland a front side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge ofthe front wall and a back side edge of the bottom wall attaches to abottom edge of the opposing back wall; b. a holster attached toward abottom of the outside surface of the front wall for mounting a computer;and c. a flap attachment attached toward a top edge of the outsidesurface of the front wall for securing the computer to the holster, theflap attachment securing to one or more complementary fixtures on thecomputer.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holster comprises aledge attached toward the bottom of the outside surface of the frontwall for supporting the computer, wherein a side of the computer fitssnuggly into the ledge.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holstercomprises a two-corner piece attachment attached toward the bottom ofthe outside surface of the front wall for supporting the computer,wherein a corner of the computer fits into each of the two-corner pieceattachments.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an openingin the front wall and an electrical docking port mounted to the outsidesurface of the front wall for passing electrical connections between theinside surface and the outside surface of the bag through the opening inthe front wall.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising acomputer that fits snuggly into holster and has complementary fixtureson computer to secure directly to the bags flap attachment.